Date: March 15, 2009
Cost: Free
What to expect: This is a serious South Side celebration of Irish culture, with bagpipe bands, marching bands, community representatives and more. This year's Grand Marshal is the Muscular Dystrophy Association – Chicago Region.
Additional info: The celebration will begin with Irish songs and music at 8:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 9:00 a.m. at St. Cajetan Church (112th and Artesian, (773) 238-4100) in West Morgan Park. The parade kicks off at noon from 103rd & Western and heads south to 115th St.
Want to do some pre- or post-parade boozing? Hit up a Beverly watering hole.
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein
